The Mattson Two: Double time

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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Witness the seamless, timeless sound of The Mattson 2 -- drummer Jonathan and his identical twin, guitarist Jared. Their music is totally unique, their riffs and rhythms a convergence of genres.

"Our sound has to do with all the many different types of influence we have, whether it be jazz, 60s rock, 80s rock, anything," Jared said.

And even though, at age 25, they're released three albums, toured Japan seven times and Europe twice, The Mattson 2 is no overnight sensation. I first met them seven years ago when they were students at La Costa Canyon High School. Today, jamming at Lestat's, their sound is a little harder to define.

"One person described it as a kaleidoscope of Charles Mingus and Chet Baker meets the Smiths and Jesus and Mary Chain," Jonathan Mattson said.

While playing local gigs and getting ready for tours to Spain and Brazil, Jared and Jonathan are continuing their education.

"We recently got a bachelor's degree in the arts at UCSD and now we're doing our master's program at UCI," Jonathan said.

The Mattsons may still be in school, but their look is old school.

"I think image is a very important thing with music. It's the jazz mentality to always be suited up," Jared said.

The Mattson Two is the total package, their music an amazing amalgamation of melodies that spans decades. Uniquely brothers-in-arms, and twins-in-tunes.

We are saddened to report our beloved colleague Larry Himmel, CBS News 8's legendary reporter, humorist and consummate broadcaster died Wednesday, November 5th following his brave battle with cancer. Larry was 68 years old.

We are saddened to report our beloved colleague Larry Himmel, CBS News 8's legendary reporter, humorist and consummate broadcaster died Wednesday, November 5th following his brave battle with cancer. Larry was 68 years old.

CBS News 8 broadcast engineer Scott Rice always knew he wanted to work in the TV business. In fact, 16-years-ago he got Larry's attention. That's when Larry discovered that Scott was running a radio station, out of his bedroom.

Watch the video above for this week's Vintage Himmel.

CBS News 8 broadcast engineer Scott Rice always knew he wanted to work in the TV business. In fact, 16-years-ago he got Larry's attention. That's when Larry discovered that Scott was running a radio station, out of his bedroom.

If you were planning on doing some cleaning this weekend, you're in luck. As part of his efforts to reduce the illegal dumping of trash in public areas and clean up San Diego's neighborhoods, Mayor Kevin Faulconer encourage residents to drop off bulky items - such as old appliances, furniture, TVs, and mattresses - at the City's free annual Community Cleanup event at SDCCU Stadium on Saturday.

If you were planning on doing some cleaning this weekend, you're in luck. As part of his efforts to reduce the illegal dumping of trash in public areas and clean up San Diego's neighborhoods, Mayor Kevin Faulconer encourage residents to drop off bulky items - such as old appliances, furniture, TVs, and mattresses - at the City's free annual Community Cleanup event at SDCCU Stadium on Saturday.